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ALL QUESTIONS NEED TO BE ANSWERED!!!!
ALL QUESTIONS NEED TO BE ANSWERED!!!!
ALL QUESTIONS NEED TO BE ANSWERED!!!!
ALL QUESTIONS NEED TO BE ANSWERED!!!!
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********************Discussion Post 1 ***************** Need this Discussion post done 11/16 at 2 pm. ----------- Climate change has been heavily studied and reported in the media. For this discussion each student should read the peer reviewed article below and also pick one or more news articles discussing the same topic. After reading the articles address the questions below. Everyone read the original peer reviewed article: Widespread Biological Response to Rapid Warming on the Antarctic Peninsula
In addition choose one or more of the following news articles to read:
Address the following questions:
- Summarize the peer review article in your own words.
- Compare the peer review article to one (or more) of the news articles. In particular discuss what ideas were the main focus of each and the predictions each made.
- Did you note any biases in either source?
- Which source did you prefer and why?
- Comment on at least two other students' posts.
Always cite all your sources in MLA or APA format and respond to at least two classmates (see discussion grading rubric). ------------------------------------------------------------ Student replies 1) In the provided article, Widespread Biological Response to Rapid Warming on the Antarctic Peninsula, it focuses on the changing temperature over time. The article identifies that moss is growing more and more in this area due to the warming climate. This means that the environment is changing in ways that promote photosynthesis and growth for moss. Over the last 150 years, the moss has started to grow more rapidly. The significance behind it is that it tells us that the climate is continuously getting warmer, further promoting the needed conditions. The article I chose was the one provided by National Geographic. This article is basically a mirror of the initial article. It mentions how Antarctica’s ics melting provides more water for the moss and allows it to grow. Alongside, the rising temperatures give the moss longer growing season. In both articles, it states that the cold weather diminishes the rate of decomposition of the moss, so it just accumulates as it grows. Neither article seemed to contain any bias. I preferred the peer review article more simply because it contained more information and graphs to back up its research. Student post 2) In the article, “Widespread Biological Response to Rapid Warming on the Antarctic Peninsula”, examines the climate change happening on the Antarctic Peninsula. The case study examines the growth of moss compared to rising temperatures over time. Over a century and a half there has been rising in the temperature causing the growth of moss to become more rapid. The rapid growth of moss and rising temperatures in the Antarctic, it is a combination for major change in environmental and geographic areas. In the article “Fast-Growing Moss Is Turning Antarctica Green”, there were many similarities with the “Widespread Biological Response to Rapid Warming on the Antarctic Peninsula” article. The information that was given in the National Geographic article had many similarities. The peer review article definitely had more statistical data and graphs explaining the statistics. Some of the similarities were that temperature rising in the Antarctic Peninsula, the receding of Ice caps causing rock and vegetation to be exposed, and how the ground is saturated with water from melting caps helping spring the moss growth. Both articles were great. I enjoyed reading the article by National Geographic. For me, it was really an easier read. The peer review article was difficult in understanding with all the statistical data and information. I did not see any bias in either article. Overall both great article with wonderful information. If I were doing a research paper over the rapid growing moss in the Antarctic Peninsula I would make much use out of the peer review article. ********************Discussion Post 2 ***************** Need this Discussion post done 11/16 at 2 pm. Part 1: Sewage in Your Home Do you know how sewage is handled in your home? Do you have a personal septic tank or is there a sewage management facility in your community? Determine how sewage is handled in your home. Post your results. Part 2: Wastewater Treatment As discussed in the lesson, there are several ways to treat wastewater and the sludge resulting from the treatment process. Wastewater is often released in different areas depending on where you live. Do you know where the wastewater from your community goes? Take a moment to check the local treatment plant's website, or stop by and visit or give them a call and find out the answers to the following questions. Post your results. Part 3: Area Question